It is not a surprise that the BagGlobe, a Dutch novelty, has been a great success in the places where it has been tested. In addition, a shop keeper with a BagGlobe can safely charge for the cost of plastic bags.

Tip: Do not hand out weak, flimsy bags anymore, but switch to durable ones that can actually be recycled. (You could call that Cradle to Cradle with some good will.)

See also: The advantages of a back pack